Roger Davies
English footballer, notable club player
Born
October 25th, 1950
74 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
England
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Played professional football for clubs including Wolverhampton Wanderers and Cardiff City. Debuted in 1967 and had a significant playing career through the 1980s. Scored prominent goals and participated in key matches throughout various league seasons. Known for contributions to team successes and individual performances on the pitch.
Played for Wolverhampton Wanderers
Played for Cardiff City
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